DNV's recommended practices for AI 
DNV, a risk management and assurance company, has released a set of recommended practices (RPs) to help companies safely implement artificial intelligence (AI) in critical devices, assets, and infrastructure. These RPs cover essential AI building blocks, such as data,... more
Eleven Aero2 drones ordered
European Medical Drone, a Swedish drone operator focusing on connecting hospitals by means of drone transportation, and Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss eVTOL innovator, have signed a development cooperation and purchase agreement for 11 Aero2 uncrewed tilt-wing aircraft. The... more
New appointment at APRC Group
Razzy Hammadi has joined the commercial real estate specialist APRC Group. An economist with MBA degrees from ESSEC Paris and Mannheim, École des Ponts and Telecom Paris (master smart mobility logistics), he was elected to the French parliament in 2012. Hammadi was... more
Improved road links between Moldova and Romania
The European Commission is providing three grants worth almost EUR 45 million to support the modernisation of transport links between Moldova and Romania. The projects will upgrade the connections which have been in use since Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports. The... more
Latest cloud-based cargo management system at AMS
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is set to migrate Dnata Amsterdam to its latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5 Software as a Service (SaaS). This strengthens control, increases operational efficiency, and enhances oversight at the ground handler’s two... more
Newport to finance Panattoni's new park
Newport Logistics has secured the financing of the Panattoni Park Ennshafen in Upper Austria. Under the Newport Logistics Fund II, the company intends to raise EUR 100 million for investments in Western Europe. The construction phase of the park will begin in 2024. Panattoni... more
Three railways to boost Middle Corridor
The railways in Kazakhstan, Georgia and Azerbaijan have agreed to set up a joint venture on a parity basis, aiming to develop transport services on the Trans-Caspian International Transport (TCIT) route. The JV will provide services on a one-stop-shop principle, guarantee... more
50% less CO2 than maximum permitted by EU
The Spanish long-haul transport specialist Logista has acquired multi-temperature trailers fitted with Advancer Spectrum A-500 Spc refrigeration equipment made by Thermo King. The CO2 emissions of these green tech direct injection engines are 50% lower than the maximum permitted... more
Royal Air Maroc – from the USA to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have reinforced their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations in Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights... more
A drink in the heart of Paris
OBD Grand Paris and Sogestran Logistics introduced an urban river logistics solution in June 2023, allowing beverage delivery vehicles to be reloaded in central Paris. OBD Grand Paris focuses on sustainable urban logistics to address decarbonisation and reduce city traffic.... more